Just what would the GOP repeal in health reform?

JACKSON — I'm shocked by many Republicans' recent support of repealing health-care reform legislation. Both Tim Walberg and Brian Rooney were quick to jump on the repeal bandwagon. This is a mistake. Can the Republicans honestly think otherwise?

Which part of the reform should be repealed? Should we reinstate the prescription drug doughnut hole so seniors must, once again, choose between buying medication or groceries?

Should we return insurance companies to their preferred practice of denying coverage for pre-existing conditions so some victims of domestic violence are not eligible for health insurance?

Or perhaps they intend to revoke the tax credits for small businesses to further stifle job creation in this recovering economy?

Surely, these ideas cannot make up the platform on which Walberg and Rooney seek to run. I'm grateful that U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer stood up in support of his constituents by voting for health-care reform. Action was needed to begin the process of reform, and despite fear campaigns and misinformation, Schauer was not afraid to take that action.

Until the Republican platform consists of proactive solutions about how to actually help people, instead of proposals that seek to simply undo the work of others, I will not be able to consider them as viable candidates.